Bookworm Heroes Hints

Bookworm Heroes is a new take on the classic word-building challenge of the original game. You'll still have to build the highest scoring word you can and make use of special tiles, but this time around, your words count for damage in a series of turn-based avatar combat rounds. If you need a few hints and tips to get started with this brain-bending battler, we've got all the info you need.

-The game simply won't let you play a word that doesn't exist in its dictionary, so you should absolutely experiment and wait until you're confident you have your best-scoring word before playing it. There are no penalties for taking your time, so don't feel you have to fire off the first word you think of.

-An easy way to extend the length of any word you create is to first look to see if you have the letters "-ING" or "-ED" in the letter grid. These are often a very easy way to spot longer words to put into play, and if you have a spare letter 'S' you should always try to pop it on the end of your creation to see if you can make a plural entry. It won't make much of a difference, but every point of damage counts in close-fought matches.

-Most of the players online don't seem to bother with bringing additional support characters into matches due to the prohibitive silver cost. Unless you're a power player who's spending real cash on the game, we recommend doing the same – or playing with friends who agree to use only the base characters and abilities along with you.

-If you want to get a one-off injection of silver cash in the game, login via Facebook. If you prefer not to battle friends and would rather take on random global opponents, simply disable the login after you've cashed in your reward.

-In an even fight, you should always make sure you're making the most of the special tiles that are available, as these can really turn the tide of battle. You can be sure your opponent will take any advantage of health top-ups in these circumstances – and so should you. Making clever use of score-smashing diamond tiles can really make a difference.

-Everyone loses from time to time, so don't get sore at your opponent – get better for the next time. Take a look at the words they've created in the post-match round up, how they used their upgrades, and what you played in response. Learning from other people's tactics will make you a much better player in the long run.

-You have to play your special abilities very smartly. If you're delivering a solid thrashing to your opponent, and you feel your world-building skills are superior, don't feel you have to go after special tiles (such as health) if it means you'll miss out on dishing out an incredible word, and ending the match quickly.

-Don't give up on a match. Bookworm Heroes does a pretty good job of making sure the game stays even right up until the end – even if you're close to death, you may well be dealt a diamond tile in the next round that will help you fight back. Likewise, you shouldn't take your eye off the ball if you’re ahead. The worm may turn.

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